WorksheetsEnglish Exam
Total questions: 275
Worksheet time: 3hrs 13mins
Find all the independent clauses.
The pink polka-dotted giraffe was my favorite stuffed animal.
A hippo was splashing water all over the people watching him.
the purple grape
sitting on my chair
The following sentence is an example of what type of sentence structure: Stranger Things is my favorite TV show.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
Find all the dependent clauses.
The orange creamsicle was melting in the sun.
My favorite type of pizza is pepperoni,
because the sun was hidden
since we won our first baseball game
The following sentence is an example of what type of sentence structure:
After school is over, I will watch the seventh grade football game.
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
A compound sentence contains:
Two independent clauses plus a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
Two independent clauses plus a semicolon.
An independent clause and a dependent clause with a subordinating conjunction and a comma.
A complex sentence contains:
Two independent clauses plus a coordinating conjunction and a comma.
A subordinating conjunction, dependent clause, comma, and independent clause
An independent clause, a subordinating conjunction, and a dependent clause
A compound sentence uses:
Coordinating conjunctions
Subordinating conjunctions
Both
Neither
The following sentence is an example of what type of sentence structure:
Mrs. Paine likes to throw the “Whoa,” but she cannot do the “Milly Rock.”
Simple sentence
Compound sentence
Complex sentence
I will be watering all the flowers, bushes, and trees.
Simple
Compound
Complex
Compound-Complex
The tan and white dog was happy and glad he had a good home.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
The Discoverers team finally won the trophy, so they were very excited.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
It was bitterly cold outside, yet the man did not wear a jacket.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Because there was a snow day, the basketball game was rescheduled for Friday.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
I had to go to get my prize because I heard my name called on morning announcements.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
I really wanted to do well on the quiz because I wanted an A in the class, and I got a B last quarter.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
I enjoy playing basketball, but I also like to play golf when I have spare time.
simple
compound
complex
compound-complex
Although there are many stories about the unicorn, it is only an imaginary animal.
My sister ate my sandwich, so I kicked her.
Kevin always told the truth, so his teacher had great trust for him.
Before he knew it, the winter was over, and tiny buds began to sprout on the trees.
Long-ago explorers had no binoculars or cameras.
Although it was sunny, the woods were dark, and Sue stumbled down the hill.
Stories spread about the unicorn, and we can still read them today.
Whenever it rained, Kerry thought of her home in Ireland, and she worried about her mother.
get up and go!
declarative
imperative
answer A and B
what is your name?
Awin
interrogative
Deeju
Chris
declarative
can you please go!
declarative
exclamatory
interrogative
go to school !
interrogative, exclamatory
imperative, exclamatory
declarative, exclamatory
declarative sentence ends with?
! and .
? and .
.
all of the above
go.
declarative
interrogative
imperative
exclamatory
may I get feedback?
interoggative
interoogative
interroggative
interrogative
lets go!
exclaimatory
exclamatory
exclamatery
exclametory
Roy go away.
declearative
declarateve
diclarative
declarative
move there!
imparative
impeaative
imperative
imperateve
Available in different colors, such as red, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
At my school, we cannot write or highlight in our textbooks.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
I use small sticker flags to mark important passages I write notes on larger self-stick slips of paper.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
A color-coded system for marking different types of information.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Occasionally a teacher will say, "This will be on the test."
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Marking the page with a red sticker immediately.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Red stickers are for high-priority passages, and yellow stickers are for low priority passages.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Green is the color of growth I use green flags for difficult topics requiring extra study.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
As a reminder of my own possible intellectual growth in this topic.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Blue, the color of smooth sailing.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Important information is not always difficult to understand I mark this type of passage with a blue flag.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Education, above all, should be challenging and inspiring.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Always looking for interesting or fascinating topics and ideas.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
The purple flag for these creative topics.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
For example, after reading a brief reference to ostrich farms.
Sentence
Fragment
Run-on
Is the noun RAIN concrete or abstract?
concrete
abstract
Which noun is abstract?
clouds
happiness
hot cheetos
rain
Which noun below is an abstract noun?
french fries
sushi
cat
pain
What is concrete noun?
a noun made of concrete.
a noun that you CAN experience with at least 1 of your 5 senses.
a noun that you CAN'T experience with at least 1 of your 5 senses.
a noun made of mud.
Which word below is NOT a concrete noun?
lorry
bird
dream
bee
Which word below is NOT an abstract noun?
castle
justice
freedom
wisdom
What is an abstract noun?
a noun that you can draw.
a noun that you CAN'T see, hear, touch, taste and smell.
a noun that you can paint.
a noun that you CAN see, hear, touch, taste and smell
Is the noun IDEA concrete or abstract?
concrete
abstract
Which noun is abstract?
wind
rock
school
hope
Identify the concrete nouns in this sentence. The boy is very afraid of lightning.
afraid
lightning
boy
very
Dad fell asleep on the couch last night after work.
Abstract Noun
Concrete Noun
Hemingway made ___________ for the trip.
preparation's
preparations
Some of Hemingway's finest ___________ were written as a result of the safari.
story's
stories
The ___________ imagination was also captured by Spain.
writers'
writer's
_________________ first exposure to a bullfight overwhelmed the writer.
Hemingways
Hemingway's
Many of his ___________ themes are about bullfighting.
stories
stories'
Hemingway also journeyed to _______________ cities.
Switzerland's
Switzerlands'
The writer made several _______ to Switzerland.
trips
trip's
Hemingway wrote stories about the _______ winter sports.
countries'
country's
__________ admiration for Hemingway's writing was strong.
Readers'
Readers
Hemingway lived in the ________ for much of his adult life.
United States'
United States
The four ________ are running loose.
dogs
dog's
dogs'
That ________ food dish is empty.
dogs
dog's
dogs'
That ________ a really big one.
dogs
dog's
dogs'
The four ________ leashes got tangled.
dogs
dog's
dogs'
That ________ fur is a beautiful light gray.
kittens
kitten's
kittens'
All the ________ were chasing each other around.
kittens
kitten's
kittens'
Those boys ran through other ________ yards.
peoples
people's
peoples'
In Social Studies we learn about the many ________ of the world.
peoples
people's
peoples'
This football is ________.
your's
yours
That basketball is ________.
theirs
their's
The soccer ball is ________.
her's
hers
hers'
________ such a drama queen.
Shes
She's
Shes'
________ doing very well in this class.
Your
You're
Youre'
________ grades are above average.
Your
You're
Youre'
________ got a good chance of making the team.
You've
Youve
Youve'
________ my pleasure to help you with the assignment.
It's
Its
Its'
The cat got knocked off ________ feet by the clumsy dog.
it's
its
its'
Did you go to all your ________ today?
classes
class's
classes'
classe's
The ________ president was chosen by her fellow students.
classes
class's
classes'
classe's
We saw several ________ running through the field.
foxs
fox's
foxes'
foxes
I think that is a ________ den.
foxs
fox's
foxes
________ a great time for relaxing by the pool.
Summers'
Summers
Summer's
For many ________ our family went camping.
summers'
summers
summer's
He tended to grow weary of the ________ heat.
summers'
summers
summer's
What will you be doing on New ________ Eve?
Years'
Years
Year's
Identify the direct object:
Maria baked bread.
Maria
baked
bread
turkey
Identify the direct object:
My friend brought gifts to the party.
friend
gifts
party
my
Identify the direct objects:
Bears eat plants and meat.
bears
plants
meat
eat
Identify the direct object:
The Carlisle twins raise rabbits.
Carlisle
twins
raise
rabbits
Identify the direct object:
Freddy strummed the guitar.
Freddy
strummed
the
guitar
Identify the direct objects:
Mr. Sanchez speaks Spanish, English, and German
Mr. Sanchez
Spanish
English
German
Identify the direct object:
The plant known as the Venus flytrap catches insects.
plant
Venus
flytrap
insects
Identify the direct objects:
Sasha's older brother studied math and science.
brother
Sasha's
math
science
Identify the direct object:
The female kangaroo carries her young in a pouch.
kangaroo
young
pouch
her
Identify the direct objects:
We all ordered salad, chicken, and potatoes.
we
salad
chicken
potatoes
Find the indirect object:
Miguel threw Charlie the ball.
Miguel
Charlie
ball
threw
Find the indirect object:
The Riveras got their dog a new collar.
Riveras
dog
collar
new
Find the indirect object:
Terry brought the kittens their dinner.
Terry
kittens
dinner
brought
Find the indirect object:
The company gave my dad a promotion.
company
dad
promotion
my
Find the indirect object:
Sheila bought her mother flowers for Mother's Day.
Sheila
mother
flowers
Mother's Day
Find the indirect object:
Mom made us costumes for the play.
Mom
us
costumes
play
Find the indirect object:
I gave my report a title page.
I
report
title
page
Find the indirect object:
Kelly offered me money for my old bicycle.
Kelly
me
money
bicycle
Find the indirect object:
The committee awarded the project a blue ribbon.
committee
project
blue
ribbon
Find the indirect object:
The park ranger gave the tourists directions.
park
ranger
tourists
directions
"The boys and girls are playing outside."
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT in this sentence?
The boys and girls
The boys
are
are playing outside
TRUE OR FALSE
"Angelica forgot her wallet in her car."
The SIMPLE SUBJECT in the sentence is ANGELICA.
TRUE
FALSE
"Coco and Calix are twins."
What is the COMPLETE SUBJECT in this sentence?
Coco
Coco and Calix
are
are twins
Why does he have to be the one to choose the movie tonight?
The group of students love playing games.
What parts of speech can be an indirect object
nouns and pronouns
verbs and adverbs
adjectives and nouns
adjectives and adverbs
What type of verb does an indirect object follow?
linking verb
helping verb
action verb
Indirect objects . . .
are found between the verb and the direct object
are found between the subject and the verb
are found after a prepositional phrase
are found after the direct object
What is the indirect object in the following sentence? "The hospital volunteer read the patient a story by Roald Dahl."
volunteer
patient
story
Roald Dahl
What is the indirect object in the following sentence? "The soloist sang the audience a beautiful ballad."
soloist
sang
audience
ballad
What is the indirect object in the following sentence? "The music teacher taught the class a patriotic song."
music
teacher
song
class
A predicate nominative is a . . .
noun
pronoun
action verb
adverb
A predicate nominative follows a(n) . . .
noun
action verb
pronoun
adverb
linking verb
A predicate nominative . . .
does the action
renames the subject
receives the action
comes before a direct object
Landon is my brother.
What is the predicate nominative?
Landon
is
my
brother
The official language of the country is Japanese.
What is the predicate nominative?
Japanese
country
language
official
Look for a predicate adjective in the following sentence:
My mom's delicious cupcakes also looked colorful.
also
delicious
colorful
there is no predicate adjective.
Look for a predicate adjective in the following sentence:
Her fantastic idea actually sounds insane to me.
fantastic
idea
insane
there is no predicate adjective
Look for a predicate adjective in the following sentence:
Karen is somewhat strange, yet wonderful.
strange
wonderful
there is no predicate adjective
strange and wonderful are both predicate adjectives
Julia answered the question.
Active
Passive
The dolphins frolicked in the ocean.
Active
Passive
The children enjoyed the soccer game.
Active
Passive
The room was painted blue.
Active
Passive
Cricket is played in Australia.
Active
Passive
My grandfather mailed a birthday gift to me.
Active
Passive
The report must be completed by next Monday.
Active
Passive
Dogs barked all night long!
Active
Passive
The party invitation was received after the party!
Active
Passive
The bike is being repaired.
Active
Passive
I secretly munched on chocolate drops.
Active
Passive
The librarian read the story to the kindergarten
children.
Active
Passive
My lunch money was stolen by an unknown thief.
Active
Passive
I am paid every Friday.
Active
Passive
The movie was produced in Thailand.
Active
Passive
If I had __________ you were coming, I would have cleaned my room.
knew
known
She _________ her sister a fabulous birthday present.
gave
given
George and Mike have often ______________ of their trip to Japan.
spoke
spoken
The rainbow _______ more brilliant as the sky cleared.
grew
grown
Unfortunately, Julia ________ her favorite blouse.
tore
torn
The entire family _________ some of Aunt Vivian's peach cake.
ate
eaten
Louis had _________ bored with his hobby.
became
become
Simone had ____________ some flowers to her cousin in the hospital.
took
taken
Jeff ________ the last four blocks, but he was still late for school.
ran
run
Marcia _________ the football back to Peter.
threw
thrown
The desk had ______ Grandfather's favorite place to write.
was
been
The bridesmaids _______ pink dresses.
wore
worn
Fans had _________ from many cities to see the historic concert.
came
come
The birds ________ north when the weather turned mild.
flew
flown
Everyone watching the parade ______ when they saw the American flag.
rose
risen
Linda had _______ all the work for the surprise party herself.
did
done
The breeze had ___________ rose petals across the sidewalk.
blew
blown
Alan ______ second base when the pitcher wasn't looking.
stole
stolen
You have ________ that movie twice already.
saw
seen
Celia _____ chicken, and Pam ordered fish.
chose
chosen
please pass the salt.
please
pass
salt
none
Her dog ginger is playing in the yard.
dog
Ginger
yard
none
Molly bought a sweater at target.
sweater
bought
target
none
Do you have an appointment tomorrow with dr. Smith?
you
dr.
tomorrow
none
The boys went fishing in lake Erie last summer.
lake
boys
summer
none
They traveled out west to see the deserts and mountains.
west
deserts
mountains
none
The store is located two miles south of Main.
store
miles
south
none
Mill Middle school has many fundraisers for charities throughout the year.
charities
fundraisers
school
none
In art class, we are studying the renaissance.
art
class
renaissance
none
Is your mother's birthday in january?
mother's
birthday
january
I wish halloween was on the weekend this year.
year
halloween
weekend
none
Grades for the fall quarter end in november.
fall
quarter
november
none
He learned to speak French before his trip to paris.
french
trip
paris
none
There is math, spanish, and science homework tonight.
math
spanish
science
none
Her mom is from mexico and makes delicious enchiladas.
mom
mexico
enchiladas
none
My favorite food is grandma's homemade chicken soup.
grandma's
chicken
soup
none
Do you live in the village on Evans street?
village
live
street
none
Many people celebrate fall on Columbus day by picking pumpkins.
fall
day
pumpkins
none
The classes went to see the movie wonder after reading the novel.
classes
movie
wonder
none
The chorus will perform Jingle Bells at the holiday concert.
chorus
holiday
concert
none
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
Dan likes to race his car fast, [and/or/but] he should think about safety.
Dan likes to race his car fast, and he should think about safety.
Dan likes to race his car fast, or he should think about safety.
Dan likes to race his car fast, but he should think about safety.
Place a comma in the correct spot in this sentence: I offered to help her down the ladder but she refused my offer.
I offered to help her down the ladder but, she refused my offer.
I offered to help her down the ladder, but she refused my offer.
I offered, to help her down the ladder but she refused my offer.
Does this sentence need a comma?
She said you were injured but I think you're just not that great at basketball.
Yes - after the word 'but'.
Yes -before the word 'but'
No -the sentence is fine as it is.
Where should the comma be placed in this sentence?:
You should study for the test is a big part of your English grade.
You should study for the test, is a big part of your English grade.
You should study, for the test is a big part of your English grade.
You should study for the test is a big part, of your English grade.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
You are a new student, [and/so/but] you will have to learn our class routines.
You are a new student, and you will have to learn our class routines.
You are a new student, so you will have to learn our class routines.
You are a new student, but you will have to learn our class routines.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
Do all of your homework, [and/for/or] you will fall behind.
Do all of your homework, and you will fall behind.
Do all of your homework, for you will fall behind.
Do all of your homework, or you will fall behind.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Put on your socks and then your shoes.
Yes- place a comma before the word 'and'.
Yes -place a comma after the word 'and'.
No - the sentence is fine as it is because there are not two complete sentence on both sides of the FANBOYS 'and'.
Combine these two sentences with a FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so):
Rey likes video games. Rey does not like to pay for video games.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
Sarah should pass her class, [and/or/so] Sarah will not visit California this summer.
Sarah should pass her class, or Sarah will not visit California this summer.
Sarah should pass her class, so Sarah will not visit California this summer.
Sarah should pass her class, and Sarah will not visit California this summer.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
I don't like big crowds, [or/and/yet] my friends and I had fun at my tia's party last weekend.
I don't like big crowds, or I had fun at my tia's party last weekend.
I don't like big crowds, yet I had fun at my tia's party last weekend.
I don't like big crowds, and I had fun at my tia's party last weekend.
Combine these two sentences with a FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so):
We have to practice our cheer. We won't make mistakes during the big game.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
I don't like chocolate, [and/nor/so] do I like coffee.
I don't like chocolate, and do I like coffee.
I don't like chocolate, nor do I like coffee.
I don't like chocolate, so do I like coffee.
Which FANBOYS should you use in this sentence?
You did not ask me, [and/so/nor] did you listen to my directions.
You did not ask me, and did you listen to my directions.
You did not ask me, so did you listen to my directions.
You did not ask me, nor did you listen to my directions.
Does this sentence need a comma?
Last Friday, my friends watched our favorite show on Netflix and ate pizza.
Yes - place a comma after the word 'Netflix'.
Yes -place a comma after the word 'and'.
No - this sentence is fine as it is because there are not two independent clauses on each side of the FANBOYS 'and'.
Swimming makes me both hungry and tired.
Whether we go home or to the movies, we still will enjoy the day.
The water was neither too cold nor too warm; it was just right.
I have watched the movie, but I have not read the book yet.
Before my essay is due, I have to revise and edit.
I don't watch scary movies because they frighten me.
A lot of people cheer for Seattle Seahawks, for they are bandwagon fans.
The newlyweds could not decide whether to live in her house or his apartment.
She was neither impressed nor interested in his collection.
What is the best definition of an infinitive?
A verb phrase with an -ing word
A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun
A combination of helping verbs and other words
The word "to" plus a verb
What is the best definition of a gerund?
A verb phrase with an -ing word
A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun
A combination of helping verbs and other words
The word "to" plus a verb
A participle ALWAYS looks like __________.
verb ending in -ing
verb ending in -ed
to + verb
a verb ending in -ing, -ed, or -en
A participle always acts like a(n) __________.
Noun
Adverb
Adjective
Verb
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?
Wow! It was cold last night.
Wow is ...
a conjunction
an interjection
We went to a party and then trick-or-treating.
and is...
a conjunction
an interjection
Oh! He makes me mad!
Oh is...
a conjunction
an interjection
I have so much homework. Ugh! I will be busy all night!
Ugh is...
an interjection
a conjunction
I love school, but I hate homework!
but is...
an interjection
a conjunction
We laughed and sang songs from camp.
and is...
a conjunction
an interjection
Oh my goodness! The baby has gotten so big!
Oh my goodness is...
a conjunction
an interjection
Ouch, that hurt my finger.
Ouch is...
an interjection
a conjunction
Hey, do you want to go to the mall?
Hey is...
a conjunction
an interjection
We skipped dinner, so we had ice cream at the park.
so is...
a conjunction
an interjection
What is a pronoun?
A word that takes the place of a noun.
a word that describes something.
A word that takes the place of adjectives.
